New Musicals Coming Soon

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1 New Musicals Coming Soon Charing Cross Theatre Booking from 03 July 2017 to 19 August 2017 Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed 2:30pm & Sat 3pm The musical begins with a young man in present-day San Francisco who finds an old diary in a junk shop Through the journal we learn the story of Stu, a scared Midwestern kid who gets drafted in 1943, and who like most guys spends Basic Training wrestling with fears of whether he has what it takes to make it in the Army. Unlike most guys, Stu also falls in love with a fellow Private, a handsome All-American guy named Mitch.. YANK! tells Stu s, Mitch s, and Artie s stories, as well as the stories of the other men in Charlie Company. It explores what it means to be a man, and what it is to fall in love and struggle to survive in a time and place where the odds are stacked against you. Old Vic Theatre Booking from 20 July 2017 to 07 October 2017 Mon Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm The World Premiere of Girl from the North Country, an electrifying new work from esteemed playwright Conor McPherson along with classic songs from Bob Dylan. Duluth, Minnesota in the midst of the Great Depression A family adrift, their future on a knife edge. Lost and lonely people drifting through rooms of their guesthouse. But Nick Laine thinks he s seen a way out.

2 Marble Arch Theatre Booking from 29th August - 25th November 2017 Mon to Sat: 7.45pm, Mats Thurs &Sat: 2.30pm A major new revival of the Olivier award-winning, smash-hit West End and Broadway musical in its 25th anniversary year. Nomax is down on his luck. Newly single and broke, he drinks his sorrows away. But in a wild night that he'll never forget, Five Guys Named Moe - Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, Know Moe and Four-Eyed Moe - are on hand to help him party his way back to the straight and narrow. Enter the new Marble Arch Theatre, designed specifically for the show, and be transported back to the enthralling jazz bars of 1940s New Orleans, complete with a wonderfully authentic cocktail bar for pre and post show drinks. The band is playing, the bourbon is flowing, so come and join the party! Packed with an uplifting soundtrack of soul, blues, gospel and r 'n 'b, and led by the all-singing, all dancing Five Guys, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE is a life-affirming theatrical experience like no other. Featuring the toe-tapping, irresistible hits of jazz legend Louis Jordan, including: Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby, Early In The Morning, Choo Choo Ch Boogie, Saturday Night Fish Fry, plus many more performed live on stage by a world class jazz band. Lyric Theatre Booking from 04 September 2017 to 04 December 2017 Monday 4th September :30pm; Monday 2nd October :30pm; Monday 6th November :30pm; Monday 4th December :30pm After touring to every corner of the world, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is now heading into London's West End for a special four month season, the internationally acclaimed immersive production takes audiences through the story of Simon & Garfunkel s incredible career. The Simon & Garfunkel Story not only tells the tale of the legendary musicians, but relives their journey within a time capsule of contemporary newsreels, adverts and film footage from the 1960s and beyond. Led by Sam O Hanlon (Paul Simon) and Charles Blyth (Art Garfunkel), a full live band and brass orchestra rekindles all the duo s classic hits including: Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, The Sound of Silence and many more.

3 Garrick Theatre Thurs 28 Sept Sat 10 Feb 2018 Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 3pm Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks brings his classic monster musical comedy Young Frankenstein to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical collaboration with Tony-award winning Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman, Starring Hadley Fraser, Lesley Joseph, Ross Noble, Dianne Pilkington, Summer Strallen Peacock Theatre Limited Season 23 Nov - 31 Dec 2017 Twinkling with festive spirit this stage show is now celebrating 20 consecutive years at The Peacock. Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. With music and lyrics by Howard Blake, including Walking in the Air, design by Ruari Murchison, lighting by Tim Mitchell, virtuoso choreography by Robert North and direction by Bill Alexander. The Snowman is a magical mix of exquisite dancing, storytelling, splendid sets and music London Palladium Sat 9 th Dec 2017 Sun 14 th Jan 2018 Hot on the heels of Cinderella, pantomime returns to the iconic London Palladium for Christmas! An enchanting new production of Dick Whittington will open on Saturday 9 December 2017, produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world s biggest pantomime producer, and the team behind Cinderella. With an all-star cast, spectacular sets and plenty of laughs, you ll need to book early to secure the best seats for the greatest pantomime adventure of them all. Starring Julian Clary as Spirit of the Bells - Elaine Paige as Queen Rat - Ashley Banjo & Diversity as The Sultan and his Entourage - Paul Zerdin as Idle Jack - Nigel Havers as Captain Nigel Havers - Gary Wilmot as Sarah The Cook - Charlie Stemp as Dick Whittington

4 What s on Now 2017 Theatre Royal Drury Lane Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Weds & Sat 14:30 Broadway s Biggest Show, on the West End s Biggest Stage. 42nd Street is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she's always dreamed of Prince Edward Theatre Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thurs & Sat Disney s smash hit musical ALADDIN is delighting West End audiences, featuring all the songs from the much-loved film, together with a whole world of exceptional performances and the theatrical magic. Directed and choreographed by the multi-award winning Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Dreamgirls), ALADDIN is a visual feast. Over 350 dazzling costumes are worn every night, sparkling with over 2 million Swarovski crystals. The jawdropping set features 30 foot-high palace gates and a flying carpet, and is one of the most complex technical productions ever seen in the West End. Over 100 people bring the magic alive at every single performance. Dominion Theatre Booking to 27 January 2018 Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Weds & Sat 14:30 Winner of 4 Tony Awards, this truly ravishing version of the Hollywood film (The Guardian) features many of George and Ira Gershwin s most beloved songs (including I Got Rhythm, S Wonderful, I ll Build a Stairway To Paradise, But Not For Me, The Man I Love and They Can t Take That Away from Me) and is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, written by Craig Lucas and designed by Bob Crowley. An impassioned love-letter to art and life (The Daily Telegraph), An American In Paris finds a young American GI pursuing his dream to make it as a painter in the aftermath of war. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer, the City of Light becomes the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love.

5 Piccadilly Theatre Booking from 23th May 2017 to 6 th January 2018 Mon 7:30pm Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Mats Thurs, Sat, Sun 3pm *Miranda Hart plays Miss Hannigan until 17 September The world s favourite family musical Annie makes its long-awaited return to London this May, starring comedy superstar Miranda Hart*. The award-winning writer and star of smash-hit TV shows Miranda and Call the Midwife makes her West End debut as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan in this stunning new production. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie s search for her true family London Coliseum Limited Run Booking from 5 June 2017 to 22 July 2017 Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thurs & Sat 14:30 Jim Steinman's epic rock and roll theatrical fantasy BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, the inspiration for one of the most iconic and successful albums in history, is a full throttle tale of teenage love, youthful rebellion and living the rock and roll dream. Featuring 17 of Meat Loaf s greatest hits, this high octane musical adventure directed by Jay Scheib, plays a limited season at the London Coliseum from June Aldwych Theatre Mon, Wed-Sat 19:30, mats Tue, Thu & Sat 14:30 Beautiful is the untold story of Carole King s journey from schoolgirl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom

6 Prince of Wales Theatre Winner of Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical. Rolling Stone says, 'The Genii of South Park hit Broadway, and history is made. Mormon is on its march into legend'. It's The Book of Mormon, the Broadway musical from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. Time Out New York says, 'You'll laugh your head off. Mormon is musical comedy heaven'. The New York post says, 'I Love The Book Of Mormon'. Lyceum Theatre Tue-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed, Sat & Sun 14:30 Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular stage production that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands Savoy Theatre Thirty-five years after the groundbreaking original Broadway production, this UK and West End premiere of the sensational and iconic Tony Award -winning musical Dreamgirls is now playing at the Savoy Theatre. Featuring the classic songs And I Am Telling You I m Not Going, I Am Changing, Listen and One Night Only. Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, Dreamgirls transports you to a revolutionary time in American music history and charts the tumultuous journey of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called The Dreams. They learn the hard lesson that show business is as tough as it is fabulous

7 Phoenix Theatre THE GIRLS is the true story of the Yorkshire CALENDAR GIRLS a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This new musical comedy has brought together the writing talents of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth who grew up in the same village in the North of England and have been friends for 25 years. Noel Coward Theatre Booking to 2 September 2017 This new stage version of Half a Sixpence, the musical adaptation of H.G. Wells's semi- autobiographical novel 'Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul', is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites book-writer Julian Fellowes with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The score is inspired by and features several of composer David Heneker's exhilarating songs from the original production, including 'Flash Bang Wallop', 'Money To Burn' and 'Half A Sixpence'. The production transfers to London's West End following a run at the Chichester Festival Theatre Adelphi Theatre Mon-Sat 19:30, mats Wed & Sat 14:30 Winner of every major BEST MUSICAL award on Broadway and in the West End, KINKY BOOTS is the hottest show in town! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this "dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting" (Time Out) musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

8 Queen's Theatre Cameron Mackintosh s legendary production of Boublil and Schönberg s LES MISÉRABLES is a global stage sensation. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, it is still breaking boxoffice records everywhere in its 32nd year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Featuring the songs "I Dreamed A Dream", "Bring Him Home", "One Day More" and "On My Own" Novello Theatre Mon-Sat 19:45, Mats Thu & Sat 15:00 Join the ultimate feel-good party as MAMMA MIA! celebrates 18 years as the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Since premiering in London, this irresistible, sunny, funny comedy has thrilled over 60 million people all around the world and there's never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in the West End, where it all began. Whatever age you are you can't help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! Cambridge Theatre Tue 19:00, Wed-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30, Sun 15:00 Matilda, Roald Dahl's much-loved tale of an extraordinary child with hideous parents is given the musical treatment by the combined talents of Tim Minchin and the RSC. Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards in 2012, the show has won over 70 international awards since its opening in November 2011 when it received 5-star reviews

9 Shaftesbury Theatre Mon-Sat 19:30, mats Thu & Sat 15:00 With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy the production features a sixteen-piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including Ain t No Mountain High Enough, I ll Be There, Dancing In The Street, Stop! In The Name Of Love, My Girl and I Heard It through the Grapevine. Charles Randolph- Wright s production tells the story behind the classic hits. It began as one man s story became everyone s music and is now Broadway s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream storyof Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and so many more Her Majesty's Theatre Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 14:30 Seen by over 100 million people worldwide, The Phantom of the Opera is the highest grossing musical of all time. Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist. The musical opened at Her Majesty s Theatre on Thu 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty s Theatre in London s West End, after more than 12,000 performances. Andrew Lloyd Webber s mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night. New London Theatre Booking to 14 January 2018 Mon, Wed-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 14:30, Sun 15:00 Based on the hit movie, this ass-kicking new musical follows dropout Dewey Finn, a failed rock star forced to earn some extra cash by posing as a teacher at a prestigious prep school. But Dewey isn t going to teach them algebra or arithmetic, oh no. These kids are going to learn what it takes to become the most awesome rock n roll band of all time! But can his new group win the Battle of the Bands without being schooled by their parents and headmistress, or will Dewey have to face the music? With a new score from Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Julian Fellowes and an incredible cast of kids shredding guitars, pounding drums and rocking out live, School of Rock is a pop-tastic treat for all ages.

10 Ambassadors Theatre Booking until 07 January 2018 Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 8pm and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 3.00pm Celebrating its 13th sensational year in London, Stomp at the Ambassadors Theatre is now fresher, faster and funnier than ever before, with new routines, new choreography and new music A multi-award winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance, Stomp features eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm Lyric Theatre Tues Fri & Sun 19:30, Sat 8pm Mats Sat 16.00, Sun 15:30 A spectacular high octane celebration, Thriller Live at the Lyric Theatre is a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael First performed in 2006, Thriller Live moon walked into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Europe. In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world s best-selling recording of all time. His music continues to sell in its millions, winning new fans young and old alike. Featuring all the music from Michael Jackson's career from his earliest time in the Jackson 5, Thriller Live songs include I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don t care About Us plus many more! Apollo Victoria Theatre Recently acclaimed as 'one of the West End s true modern classics' (Metro) and a three-time winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for Best West End Show and the two-time winner of the Olivier Audience Award, Wicked continues to entertain audiences of all ages after more than a decade of spellbinding performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University; the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destines as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. With show-stopping songs by Stephen Schwartz and adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman from the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is an unforgettable musical that transports audiences to a stunningly re-imagined world of Oz, providing marvels beyond your imagination

11 London Palladium Limited Run Booking from 17 June, 2017 to 9 September, 2017 Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Tues & Sat 14:30 Kenneth Grahame s wild tale about the thrill-seeking, anarchic Mr Toad is brought to life in a brand new musical with a book by Oscar winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Starring Denise Welch, Gary Wilmot, Craig Mather and Simon Lipkin will join Rufus Hound and Neil McDermott